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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
Comu,assary Storcs.

To the Editor of the Dispatch
The condition of the Virginia farm
ers and farm laborers is as bad as it
well can be, and it is endured by
both classes with q fortitude and for
bearance that would be deemed heroic
il custom had not caused it to be
looked upon as an ordinary, everyday
affair.
1t had been hoped the introduction
OF mining and mining capital among
us would have afforded some relief,
at least in the quarters where such en-
terprises have been established. But
it seems that in many, if not all, such
cases the mode of paying the labor they
employ makes matters worse for all the
classes interested.
1t comes about in this way The iron
master, say, has store which is called
a commissary store. The miners en-
ployed by him have the privilege, as
thecompulsion is called, of making bills
at this store up TO the amount of their
monthly pay, the iron-master taking
the precaution of holding back two
weeks, or half of their monthly wages.
This privilege is exercised in this
way To each miner one or more cards
are issued for sums of one or more
dollars. On these cards are figures
representing fractions of the full
amount, and purchases ore registered
on this card by punched cancellation
of the necessary figures which marks
of cancellation show the amount that
has been purchased. The iron-master
being in debt to the laborer, can force
him to take his pay in goods, because
the alternative of suing for his wages,
always a small sum, is not practicable.
The effect of this system in enslaving
the laborer is seen ut once. Needing
supplies for his family, he is unable to
get the cash to go elsewhere, and of
course cannot get the credit. Under
this system very large profit is charged
in all sales, and this allows of their
Offering apparently high rates of wages
so much higher, though only nominally
go, that tie iron-masters outbid the
farmers whose rates, though apparently
lower, art Tttily HlSutI, pSCauSc euSy
are paid i'll cash. But this is never
understood by the laborer, especially if
he is miner and so he becomes dis
and either refuses to work
on o farm, or works in a sulky and
way.
This commissary system has been ex-
tensively tried in other places, espe-
cially in the coal and iron-mines OF
Pennsylvania but it was found 50 OPP
pressive and bred so much discomfort
that the system Is now abolished by
law Of that State.
The justice of similar law here in
Virginia is emphasized by the fact that
the enormous crops made on the rich
lands Of the far West and marketed
here on nearly equal terms with our
own through the favor of railroads.
which give them minimum rates, while |
maximum rates on Virginia
productions, tend to ruin our farmers
and depopulate our State.
Cannot our Legislature initiate the
benefcent example OF Pennsylvania
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

"General KoMARoFF's Suet, the Rus
sian military organ. says that the work
of the Anglo-Russian. Frontier Com
mission is not likely to lead to any use
full result" Which indicates that it
will not be long before KoMARoFP is
again rewarded for disobeylng orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

"There is said to be strong feeling
among members of the Florida Legis-
lature in favor of re-electing MIR. JONES
to the Senate" Well, it is certain that
JONES can justly claim what some
senator's cannot-that he never did his
State any harm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

The Philadelphia Inquirer says
Philadelphia has just purchased two
more men," There must be some truth
IN the statement that Philadelphia has
entered upon a career of honesty.
Prior to the war she used to steal men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
OYSTER CULTURE.

The law passed by the Legislature in
regard to the promotion of oyster cul-
ture is thus early beginning to bear
fruit, and oyster farms will be estab-
lisbed in numbers. The attention of
northern men is already attracted to
this coast, and many inquiries as to the
law are made, and the various sounds,
&C., are being inspected. The law APP
plies to all the waters save those in
Carteret county-an unfortunate omis-
sion. BY next autumn great deal will
have been done in the way of laying of
grounds, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
Erokc His Neck.

INDIANAPOLIS, April Son Monday
night Charles limerick, an attorney o.
Peru, Ind, made some remarks reflect
ing on the character of Mrs. Miller,
wife OF the deputy city marshal. Miller
met limerick this morning, and at oncl
assaulted him, knocking him down.
While Limerick lay on the sidewalk
Miller kicked him violently, breakin,
his neck. Miller was held in bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
The West Virginia MIDDLE.

On Tuesday last Mr.. BEoKwrrH, the
anti CAMDEN candidate for the HOUSE
Of Delegates in Jefferson county, W
Va, was elected over q Republican by
majority OF about 4O0-one third o
the usual Democratic majority. But
Ms the vote was q light one, aud the
CAMDEN Democrats had no candidate
in the field, the result does not indicate
. great deal as to the real condition OF
things in West Virgiuis.
Mr.. BEcKwIIH goes to the Legisla-
ture committed 10 the proposition that
that body will have no right to fill the
vacancy in the United States Senate
occasioned by the expiration of Mr..
CAmRN's term-a preposterous pro-
position. And stranger than all
else, he il represented as basing his
committal upon the fact that the Con-
stitution Of West Virginia provides
that at an extra session the Legisla-
ture shall do nothing but consider the
business submitted for its action 10y the
Governor in his proclamation con-
vening the body in extra session. This
contention is on a par with the pre-
tence that State Constitution can over
ride a Federal law; for the United
States statute on the subject is so clear
upon the question of the duty Of the
Legislature to elect that we do not I'M
derstand how there can be two opinions
on the subject. 1t says:
Whenever on the meeting of the
Legislature OF any State vacancy ex-
lists in the representation OF such State
in the Senate, the Legislature shall
proceed on the second Tuesday after
meeting and organization to elect a
person to fill such vacancy"
II the Legislature Of West Virginia
fails to elect a United States senator at
the extra session to begin on the Goth
instant, there will be a question raised
as to her right to have any senator be-
fore the meeting Of the Legislature in
regular session in 1899 for the United
States Senate has again and again re-
fused to seat persons appointed by the
Governor after the Legislature had had
an opportunity to elect and had failed
to do so. We do not know that the
United States Senate would refuse to
scat Mr. Lucas for that reason; but sure
ly it would be the part of wisdom for the
Legislature TO elect senator so that
whether the Senate decided the ques-
tons involved the one way or the other
the State would have two senator's to
see after her interests.
Suppose Mr.. KEySA were to resign
to-day would it not be the duty of the
West Virginia Legislature to elect at
its extra session to begin on the Goth a
person to fill the vacancy thus occa--
s,oned There can hardly be doubt
tiis. it would be the duty o! that body
So to 90.
Mir. BEcKwTH goes to the Legislature
pledged also to vote for any nominee of
the Democratic caucus except CAMDEN.
nominee, elected as the regu-
Lar Democratic candidate, he refuses to
allow to Mr.. CAMDEN the benefit OF
those party usages which he employed
in his own behalf.
Altogether, the case is novel one.
We cannot foresee the end. 1t is
doubtful how the Republicans will vote
upon the question of election. They
may desire to keep the question open
for their own benefit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
The Recess

The members of the Legislature have
gone home to consult their constituents
as to what is to be done when the
agents Of the bondholders reach this
city. When our lawmakers return
their outgivings viii indicate, pretty
plainly, We guess, whether their con-
ssi!uents are willing TO make any terms
more favorable 70 the creditors than
those offered in the RrDDLEBRaezs
bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

Rhode Island needs 10 change her
bsate Constitution in many ways. II
= the most antiqustsd and ouigrown
document In existencs in the nation.
Aside from our little neighbor's un-
American restriction Of the right Of
y0tirg, i y the only State In the Union
Ie<S 70 elect IT. Governor aud State OIL
en- q The spring season Of the year"
s ~ - zzxakd says about Rbody's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
overeome nv cas.

CHICAGO, April Six workmen at
Vsnderkloct's Iron Works, No. 26l1
HaIstesd street, were overcome by
carbolic oxide gas from smouldering
coke yesterday afternoon, and one OF
the number died from the effects. Two
others are very low and may not recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
KALAMAZOO. MrcH., Februarz 9. 1896.
Top Eitters Manufacturing Company:

know Hop Bitters will bear recommends
ton honestly All who use them confer upon
them the highest enconiums and give them
credit for making cures-all the proprietors
claim for them. | have kept them since they
were first offered 70 the public. They took
high rank from the first, and maintained II,
and are more called for than all others com
bined. so long as they Keep up their high
reputation for purity and usefulness shall
continue 10 recommend them-somothing 1
have never done before with any patent medi-
cine. j. j. BABCOCK,
Physician and Druggist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
Mere Faets.
srrElra, III, Angus. ~, 1896.

We feol NO must write something OF the sue
cess OF hop Bi.tsrs. Their sale Is thrippie
that OF any other article Of medicine. Hence
We feel u but justice TO you and your bi''ors
to say that Il Is a medicine Of real merit ana
virtue, and doing much good and efccting
gres. cures. Yours. JEAN. UTLEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

"JoHN SHERMAN thinks that he
knows Of several southern States which
might be carried by proper candi-
date" Then they will never be carried
by YOU, JOHN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

TUSCALOOSA, Ia, April 8. --Coal- Shaft
No. 2 was totally destroyed by fire to-
day. Superintendent Story was badly
burned. but the miners escaped unin.
jured. About 400 men are temporarily
thrown out OF employment. Loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

Mrs. JAMES Brown PorrER's husband
says be wants privacy. Well, he will
get it if his wife becomes star. No
one will ever hear of him unless he
commits breach of the peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
EPITHELIOM.A,
OR
SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with cancer on my
face. All the simple remedies we're applied 10
alleviate the pain, but the place continued to
grow, finally extending to my nose, from which
came yellowish discharge very offensive In
character. II was also innamed, and annoyed
mo great deal. About eight months ago was
In Atlanta, at the house Of friend, who so
strongly recommended the use Of Swift's Spe-
ciflc that | determined 70 make an effort 10
procure It In this | was successful and began
its Use. The influence Of tho medicine at first
Was 10 somewhat sggrayato tho sore. but soon
the Inflammation was allayed, and began TO
improve after tho first fow bottles Ny general
health has greatly improved. am stronger
and am able TO do any kind Of work. The can
Ger on my face began 10 decrease and tho ulcer
90 heal until there Is not q yestlgc Of il left.
Only little scar marks the place where Il hai
been. | am ready TO answer all questions rela-
tive 10 this cure.
MRS. J0ICIB A. MCDONALD.
ATLANTA, GA, August II, 1885.
have had cancer on my face for some
years, extending from one cheekb0ne across
the nose 10 the other IL has given me a great
deal Of pain, at times burning and Itching 10
such an extent that II was almost unbearable.
L tOUlHtuCcu LHlHk oNlis DpCtihC III Mhy,
1856, and have used eight bottles. 1t has given
the greatest relief by removing the innamma-
ton and restoring my general health:
w. BARNES.
KYoxvrLLE, TO-, September s. 1888.
In 1868 a cancer developed on my lower lip.
Invent under treatment at once. and from tino
TO time since that have had medical aid In New
Orleans, Boston, and New York with no beneht
at all 1t has progressed right along, and now
involves my jaw and cheek. One thousand dol
lars would not cover the loss sustained through
the medical and surgical aid | have received
| have certainly tried everything, aud was
benefited by nothing until took s. :. s. II has
Gone me more good than all else put together.
and | believe will soon be sound and we'll
SWifts Specific is certainly great boon 70 hu-
manity. ID. ID. WARE,
Post-Ofice Box 102s, Keono, ". II.
For sale by all druggists. Treatise on Blood
and Skin-Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY,
ap5lw Drawers, Atlanta, Ga
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
uArnsyrLIx. O.. February II, 1884.

am very glad 70 say have tried Hop BIZ
tors. and never took anything that did me as
much good. only took two bottles, aud
would not tako 800 for tho good they did NO.
7 recommend them to my patients. and got
the best results from their use.
c. b. MERCER, VI. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
GRgEswrcn. February II, 1896.
Hon Biffeys Ccmyany:

glrs,--I was given up by the doctors 70 die Of
scrofula consumption Two bottles OF your
Bitters cured me. They are having lsrge safe
here. LEhof bhE Els
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.

"By thorough knowledge OF the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion and nu-
triton, and by careful application Of the fne
properties Of well-selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has
provided our breakfast-tables with delicately
Favored beverage which may save US many
heavy doctors bills. Il is by the tudicious use
OF such articles Of diet that a constitution may
be gradually built up until strong enough to
resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds OF
subtle maladies are floating around US rea1y
to attack wherever there Is weak point We
may eecape many fatal shaft by keeping our
selves we'll fortified with pure blood and n
properly nourished frame."-CiOft-Ssrric Ga
zetts.
Made simply with boiling water or milk.
Sold only m half-pound tins by grocers, la
belled thus: JAMES EPPS e. CO.,
Homeopathic Chemists,
ia 25-Tu. Th&Sa1y London. Eng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
BRLEF COMMENT

"Mrs. THURBER is disguised with
her operate venture" The company's
notes wouldn't pay expenses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
INV HAVEN, CONN, september is. 1886.

We take pleasure In giving you notice, aud
A nice, strong one, as Il (Hop BlttersI deserves
II. We use 1t, and wo know IL deserves It. me
Register.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

"Chicago police are looking for the
abscondine treasurer of clock COM
paDy." He left too many ticks behind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
WILLIAM T. MCCLURE.

The above Ia from very reliable farmer,
whose daughter was In poor health for seven or
eight years, and could obtain no relief until
she used Hop Bitters. She Is now In as good
health as any person In this country. We have
large sales, and they are making remarkable
cures. W. III. BlSHOP ~ W.
an 18th W.. Sa&Tuaw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

Hon Bitters are tho most valuable medicine
I ever knew ] should not have any mother
row but for them. HENRY KNAPP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
MEETINGS.

ALL ROYAL ARCH MAS0NS sgS5;;3is
IA nre cordially invited TO attend q sTl>,S.f
stated conyocstion Of RICH sfgNzss
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. ., Mt tho mason son,
Hall. on Franklin street, TlIs Thursday EVE
MING at ~ O'Clock.
BY order Of the N. X. II. p.
on 7-1f. QEORGE KFESFE Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

Solomon did mol. ~ many believe,
discover the formula d d.. Bulls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
KAnoKo. No. February Q, 1896.

I purchased Ave bottles Of your Hop Bitters
OF Bishop & Co. last fall for my daughter, and
SIN well pleased with the Bitters. They did
her more good than all the medicine she has
taken for six years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

I HAVE LAID IN A FULL AND
Il varied assortment Of Hard Rubber AL
Leather TrusscsS (which ! ofer az ye'l 2s
prices Ny experience In the asylIms ll-il =
mo In guaranteeing a perfect it lr,~.rp-
iions specially &c. CABELL, JA
Apothecary, Third and Main streets, hen
mond, We. g. N-Jp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
FINANCIAL.
Nov THE TINE 10 SPECULATE.

Active fluctuations In no narkst ollor cppos-
unilioe 70 SPECTATORS y male money IL
0ratu, eloc&A Banda sn3 Petroleum. Prpmpt
pSIscnel e!1enlL0a eiven - QFdegp received b
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
LEVY g. DA us.

Es5~ MITTELDORFER'S,
THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
We have Just oponed our now line Of PARA
SOIS and SUE-UMBRELLAS. The newest
novelties in these goods arc shown Dy US. and
each style sold at bargain.
SATIN COACHING PARAsOLs, in Black and
Colors. that are fully worth $50, we arc
selling at 93c.:
BROCADED SATIN PARASOLS-the usual 81
quality-we sell at sl.99:
Astounding bargains in Cotton, Serge, Silk,
Satin. and High Novelty PARASOLS.
A lovely line OF Natural, Silver and Gold
Head. silk and Gloria UMBRELLAS.
CHILDREN'S PARAS0LS arc not forgotten
We have lots Of them.
wINDow-sHADEs.
TIE GREATEST BARGAIN YET
Our SIXFCOT SHADE. complete-with the
best patent fixtures and fringei, In every
variety Of colOr1ss
tho same grade that is sold everywhere at 75c. |;
At s5c. wo show a handsome OPAQUE SHADE,
with wide gold border. This Il worth fully
fl.26.
Our assortment of WINDOw-SHADEs was
never 50 large az at the present time.
REMNANTS.
We offer at about half value our remnants Of
DlttoS OOODS, ciLhc, fbLsEIc,
EMBROlDERIES. LACES, COTTONS,
CAMBRICs, FLANNELS, RIBBONS,
EUFFLlNGS, GINGiiAMS, PERCALES,
PRINTS, &C.
Don't miss this opportunity. We Are going TO
sell every REMNANT In the house, and have
made prices with that end In view.
We are daily In receipt OF new dress goods.
velyets, &c.
MATTINGS.
We are this season. "a heretofore, headquar-
ters for MATTINGS.
FANCY MATrlNGS ~ i5c. that are sold every
where at PC. at 1876. worth Doc. Al slc. we
have The goods that others are Offering rs a
bargain al 33c.
Best SEAMLESS MATTINGS at 35c.-th0 usu-
al iOc. grade;
WHITE aud RED CHECKED MATTISGS at
12H, II, 10, %, and 29c.
ID. s. l.. MITTELDORFER,
up s-Tu&Th 90 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR TOBACCO.

BUREAU or PROVISIONS AND CLorHIxa.
WAsnis0r0s, March 10, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed "Propoaal,
for Tobacco" VIII DO received at this Bureau
oSsl ArSIL - l ~ y ocI n fo5
OF NAVY TOBACCO, 70 DO delivered Al ths
navy-yard, Brooklyn, N. X, on or before ths
1stday o. November, 1851.
Specifications and forms Of oflor win b. sar.
nished By this Bureau upon applicstion. And
proposals. must b msds upon No forms % fur
tionk JAMS YUfd0I
~ iesos psynA6>srG eoefai, .. xN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
Losz JACK, Mo-, September Il, 1885

Ihave been using Hop Bitters, ana haye ro-
ceivod great benefit from them for liver cont
plant and malarlal fever. They arc superior
10 all other medicines. 4. M. BARNES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
A. HUIZLER's S0yS.
SO east BrOad STREET
SHOW NOW 4 COMPLETE sroCgo. 49,
SPRING GOODS, ~
which, having been purchhsed sub..., ....-
cial advantages. enable u4 b. .r.- -
IRRESISTIBLE md CgyEgrN


We cannot enumoraie all We ha,s :, .......
the purchaser, hut call attention D., ...l'
rivalled stock ~ SPRING Dktss NArtr..
embracing every desirable STYLE fnt.I.i '
Extrs-width BEIGE MIXTURES noq ,.. .
.c.;
New colorings ia CAsHNEREs fr5mt,..
douhle-width CABLE TWlLls AL.
Plaids. and STRIPES:
Our stock u BIAC X DRESS GOODS r.,.
some new styles q BANE->OLEllN nv
TAFffTAS. RAY E-SIClfTAsH. stnt.~
POLS, kIPSSJpER. DRAPE uiLUta
many other rccently-imp0rted styie. %
Our stock Of WHITE GOODS s. worth. t..
spcction. Some Of The articles vi ,...-
cannot be- duplicated ara;
FINE BLOCK-PLAlD MyILS atli.Er H..
sA1lN-FlNIsH BLOCK DlMlll atI,.s.s
&C.:
SWISS PLAIDS nj To-. worth IT,:
HEMSTITCuED CHECKS. In remnant. ALL.
CHECKED NAlNsOOks. m remnaar. III.
LARGR-PLAlD MANSIONS, IN rea.a.,. B..
&c, besides an unlimiie1 nreu
FRENCH. MANSIONS. PERSIAN lts,,
INDIA LINENS. PlQt Is. et.. ~.
Special attention T. called tna i.tof "a rI...,
Of TORCHON and MEDiCI LACk~. che elt,,
remaining stock Of an importer. bought q, ~.
al lees than half value. They have Doom i, h,
house only few days, and arr going rsp.l.y
OUR LEADERS
GENUINE TURKEY-RED DOlLlEs a. %. ,
dozen;
Extra size HALFBLEACHRD DANA,x
TOWELS atl4c.:
Remnants ~ CREAM aud WHITE TARLg
DAMASk at Soc.
Remnants Of BLEACHED and UNBLEACHD
SHEETINGS:
Remnants Of BLEACHED MCsLlSS:
Remnants Of best PERCAlf>:
Remnants OF RED TABLE DAMASK.
\. NlIZLEgs ~0Ns.
ap 5-Tu&1h 3lj oasl Brlai ..r.,'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07
DRUGs, MEDICINES. &c.

OBINS'S DRUGSTORE,
IA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL il MA
Second street Richmond, Va AilufA il'
and HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE. le.s
phone 62. Thirty years cIpeu"l.n D 20
FINEST INSECT POWDER. GIN 'Ahliok ;
Tire FINEST PlCKLING SPICES. >Nell ulL,
tho BEST TAR PAPER, RELiAbit ; A,' i'h
BEAR IITHiA WATERS. Theyrfy u..' sl,i'
at tho very bottom cash prices. lt'p.lif
rsCud postal. Goods delivered ~ l0af 4o9'.
NH 27-Su, Tu&Th3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-07

MASONIC NOTICE.-A,A
WI stated meeting OF JOPPA LODGE, ~
No. 40. A. +. and A. NJ, will be held atSt-
Adams Hall THURSDAY, Tth Instant, at ~
O'Clock p. NJ. Members OF sister lodges and
transient brethron are fraternally invited to DO
present.
BY order OF the worshipful Master.
GEORGE {. JEFFERSON,
an -ft. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-21
The TiCO TertS.

John Quincy Adams and John Han
cock, "the Signer," married two sisters,
the daughters of a noted divine in Con-
necticut. John Quincy was a favorlte
with the old people, and Mary's choice
was approved by them. So, when the
banns were published, the parent said;
"Mary, if you will furnish me the text,
l will preach you a wedding Sermon
She was equal to the task, and gave the
text, "Mary hath chosen the good part,
which shall not be taken from her.
Needless to say that justice was done to
the occasion and the text. Not so with
Margaret, who in the meanwhile was re-
ceiving the attention of her John in a
very inexpensive way, as far as her pa
rents were concerned, for it is said that
'he never crossed his legs under their fes-
tive board" So when the banns were
published, she said to her father: "Fath-
er, you preached a wedding sermon for
Mary cannot you preach one for me p
He at first demured, but at last consent
ed, and called for the text, when Marga-
ret, who was equal to the occasion, said :
"And John came, neither eating nor
drinking, and yet ye say he hath devil"